07 May 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1874
Page
1
In a fragmented record, the group debates acquisition plans and appoints members to oversee the project. Names such as Pacis, Preadest, Hester, Harvis, Watts appear amid unclear references to statistics and pricing for the action.
May fourth reports from Lonxpon and May sixth notes a meeting on disestablishment and labor distress. The Prefessor presided and urged action while no settlement prospects emerged for unemployed workers. Queen Victoria referenced in terse dispatches.
Captain General Concha has issued a decree ordering the formation of eight militia battalions in Cora. The move expands local defense forces as authorities mobilize citizen troops amid regional unrest and security concerns.
Franklin Loss reports 83 000 in damage on May 4 tied to a covered event. Bie Beyrat Paella is referenced with Saisnee context.
Report describes Loviving May and brothers meeting the Walkers, a shot fired and a deputy marshal attempting to arrest the Bincots, but the group withdrew from town, signaling tensions and possible threats among local friends.
Daily dispatch notes river levels, weather and brief city items. Entries record river drops of two and ten inches, clear weather, and assorted place names including Evansville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and New Orleans with times and small remarks.
In lively but unclear trading, flour prices show one bag steadiness while wheat remains dull. Corn moves slowly as hogs and pork futures edge up slightly with bacon scarce yet firm. Cotton prices soften with uncertain demand while lard and tallow hold modest gains under light buying.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times notes the oil market remaining dull and quiet in May, with crude prices around 185 and various listings showing little activity. Union and United quotations appear near 170 and 167 respectively, reflecting subdued trading and weak demand.
The Senate approved relief for Mississippi flood victims but enlarged the appropriation to a substantial sum. The Centennial bill faces a tight, uncertain fate in the House as Hodge’s vote looms at 3:30. The President’s Arkansas decision may be delayed until Saturday. Generals and officials remain in flux amid political lobbying and health notes.
In the District of Columbia Gov Shepherd was examined this morning on road improvements leading to huberhasengarty. The proceeding included documentary testimony from the Board of Public Works and other officials as the inquiry continues after recess.
May 7 Memramis reports from Johnson a planter from Chiegi County Arkeovas who arrived with distressing accounts of suffering among laborers and families. Many have subsisted for days on cattle carcasses that died from starvation or drowning. New Orleans Relief Committee is urged to send aid. Relief efforts are underway as authorities fear further trouble with rising impact at St Francis River.
A report from PrrrsnveG dated May 7 states Bea. nh, pagilist, was shot at about 1 o'clock in the morning at Ho gan's house. Two unknown men quarreled there while Mixs Vic ker drew a revolver. a shot struck Mi. is in the groin. The wounded man lies in critical condition with the ball not yet extracted. outcome uncertain.
Schuyler Colfax will deliver the address at the dedication of the new hall at Firmyra this afternoon. The event, dated May 7, Cleveland, was moved from Oberlin to the current location by the Committee of Arrangements for the celebration marking the Fifteenth Amendment.
The morning docket in Police Court showed mostly trivial cases disposed quickly. Messrs. Hannon & Lyons secured the meat contract for the City Infirmary at 53% cents per pound. Also admitted to practice were Janes A. Crew mer, John Dewald and Frank Simer in the Districts Court State Courts.
This morning in the United States Court a motion by the plaintiffs for a new trial in the case Conaty vs John Gray was filed. The motion will be argued on Monday next.
In Police Court this morning Thomas Lynch was convicted of robbing J N Fursehate of 75 00 last Saturday night. He was sent to the Work House for six months plus costs. The case was altered from robbery to petit larceny at the defendant’s wife’s request.
Ex councilman Fiedeldey appeared in the Police Court this morning as prosecuting witness against a man named John Okey. He charged the defendant with harassing a woman and urged the judge to order the defendant to leave town. The case was dismissed.
John Stregent faced Judge Mar chant in the Police Court this morning on four counts involving stealing clothes and other items from John F. Noth. He was convicted and sentenced to fifteen months in the county jail plus a $200 fine.
United States Circuit Court sets criminal cases for trial. Defendants’ interests advised to take notice. Entries mention Rowland Bevan and Thomas M. Bevan. Court time scheduled for Monday the 16th instant at 1 oclock P M in Deer. other case Broum? Mullie eater appears unclear.
A local column attacks Water Works Chief Scowden and supporters over failing to pack pumps earlier, defending Henry P Bowman and detailing records showing pumps were packed August 1 and 2, 1873, with later claims of danger exaggerated to undermine Bowman’s reputation. The piece cites by laws and trustee duties, mentions Ryan’s reinstatement, and references a separate police court note on a $100 note theft case dismissed after ownership and misplacement issues.
The article outlines a consolidation with new directors Thomas Allen Gerard Biat 8 D Barlow 8 H Lafin Suawel W Jaite Allen and others from New York and Little Rock. Officers named include H G Marquand vice president DW McWil liners treasurer Thomas Me Kistock general superintendent Joe Hey Orley chief of transportation James M Kaethorich land commissioner. Stock and bonds will be consolidated and called. arrangements exist to run traffic from here to Austin via the International Texas read.
John D. Stevenson nephew of Governor Brown of Tennessee was shot and killed about eleven miles east of Athens. His remains will be sent to Pilatki where his parents reside. Andrew Kryzetts Jr. sentenced in federal court in Cripple for life. Ex President Johnson to address Nashville on state financial condition.
A British official aboard the steamship Ohio Seribusty tienmyrd discusses the cargo and a claimed interview with Royoll paltished in a New York paper. Sir Louilton Loraine comments on relations with Foglund and American ties, denying a quoted bloodthirsty claim and praising mutual respect.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fire incident during a state convention season with references to Buckner of Kentucky, the Toledo Wabash and Western Railroad, Springfiend, and a Des Moines Republican convention on July 1. Lost details include property damage and monetary loss around 2000 dollars, with several garbled names and places.
Fragmentary note from a historic page references an event or departure in a restricted manner with unclear names and places. Readable bits suggest a departure or toll in a locality with unspecified persons and details.
The river is falling with inches water in the channel. The Granite State arrived at Portsmouth and returns tomorrow afternoon. The Mollie Ebert sails loaded and bound for St Louis. Coal boats Cin cia and other vessels reported in harbor. John ata For Lovville listed at 350000.
Southern relief efforts report increased subscriptions for the Cincinnati Louisiana Relief Fund as the Board of Trade Committee announces ongoing donations and support from community groups. The note highlights continued funding amid ongoing relief needs and names no individuals.
A German worker employed by Williams was thrown from his wagon this morning and, by 3 pm, lay unconscious at Cincinnati Hospital. Doctors say there is no hope for recovery and the case will be treated as a fatal injury.
Judius J Wood former Imbus Ohio postmaster appears in city events while Jim Watters former Board of City Improvements clerk departs for Hot Springs The inquest into Mary Roberts death from burial is set for 45 o clock this afternoon
At Tegedoot Water Works trustees met this afternoon to read minutes and vote by roll call. Scowden faced removal from the engineer post after accusations of incompetence, with Americus Warden elected in his stead. Warden praised for long experience and reliability in the pump works trade.
The Lockland hall hosted the Ohio State Grange gathering with Ellis Worthy Master and state officers present. Delegates from Hamilton and eleven other counties attended as reports and resolutions were read, praising growth of over MO Granges, followed by a long banquet as wives joined later in the day.
Minneapolis residents argue House Committee proposals for preservation of the falls will only serve temporary needs and not reduce permanent work costs. Government engineers estimate over 100000 dollars required and warn delays in erecting permanent works threaten the project.
Fragmented OCR notes show House and Senate actions on lease related amendments. Mention of committees on Ways and Means and Conference, with references to centennial events and various members, plus unsettled wording and procedural moves amid unclear names.
An old patent medicine advertisement lists treatments for kidney inflammation bladder inflammation bowel inflammation and lung congestion with sore throat palpitations and other complaints. It promotes twenty drops in water for quick relief and claims benefits for cramps fever chills and diarrhea and urges travelers to carry a bottle. The tone imitates period medical advertisements with dubious cures and brand names.
An advertisement touts a universal cure named Fever and Ague Cure claiming to eradicate fever and malarial illnesses including scarlet, typhoid, and yellow fevers. It promotes rapid relief with a “Rapid War’s Ready” remedy and offers fifty copies per bottle.
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